Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

The cast of Good Sam, Sophia's new show, answers rapid fire questions so we can get to know them better!

Sophia flips the mic and she's put in the hot seat by two of her best friends, Jenny Smart and Vanessa Magos. Sophia answers both fun and deep questions from her besties, tackles fan questions, and more! Don't forget to tune in next week for Part 2!

This episode was originally released on September 8, 2020. Jamil Smith is a talented journalist and Emmy-Award-winning television producer whose work explores a range of political and cultural topics including national affairs, race and racism, police brutality, feminism and gender roles, identity, and pop culture. Jamil joins Sophia on the podcast to discuss the depths of our country’s politics and culture, the Black Lives Matter movement, Breonna Taylor & Jacob Blake, the current climate...

In honor of Black History Month, Work in Progress in honored to have journalist and Emmy-award winning television producer Jamil Smith on the podcast for a two-part special. Jamil joins Sophia to talk about growing up in a feminist household, the importance of fueling the intellect of children, understanding the black experience, telling the Beverly Johnson story, and so much more. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica...

In this special part 2 episode with Jason Isaacs, Jason joins Sophia to talk about what draws him to acting and the curiosity of getting to live different lives, therapy, what his current work in progress is, and so much more! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Josh Windisch Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy

Jason Isaacs is a remarkable actor, philanthropist, and Sophia's TV Dad on their new show, Good Sam. You may have seen Jason as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Colonel William Tavington in The Patriot, or Hap in The OA. Today, you'll get to see Jason in a whole new light as he talks with Sophia about his childhood, what drew him to acting when he was in college, and so much more. Don't forget this is only part 1, so be sure to check back next week for...

In this special part 2 episode with Skye P. Marshall, Skye joins Sophia to talk about getting the role of Dr. Lex Trulie on their CBS show Good Sam, what their experience has been like on set together, and so much more! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Josh Windisch Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy

Skye P. Marshall is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a seasoned actor most recently seen on Sophia’s new show, Good Sam. Skye joins Sophia on part 1 of today’s episode to talk about growing up in Chicago, what led her to the Air Force, and what ultimately pulled her to pursue acting. Be sure to check back next week for part 2! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Josh Windisch Artwork by the...

All of our guests this year prompted conversations that had a huge impact on the way we understand and think about the world. On this special extra episode of Work in Progress, Sophia does a recap of some of the moments that’ll really stick with her as we transition from the end of one year to the beginning of the next. Plus, a look ahead at what's in store for Work In Progress for 2022! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica...

Mayor Michael Derrick Tubbs is a community leader, an educator, an author, and the former Mayor of Stockton, CA. Michael joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about growing up in Stockton, what it was like attending Stanford university and then going on to become the youngest mayor of a U.S. City, his new memoir The Deeper the Roots, and so much more! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo Editor: Josh...

Connie Britton is an award-winning actress who’s known for fighting not just for the integrity of the women she plays on screen, but also for the rights and empowerment of women around the world. Connie joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about knowing when a choice feels right even when it’s scary, her role in Friday Night Lights and how this contributed to people valuing the female voice more, her number one rule when it comes to the characters she plays, and so much...

Today Sophia is joined on the podcast by Ken Armstrong and Meribah Knight: two journalists who investigated and broke an eye-opening story about Black children being jailed--for no crime at all. Meribah is a fellow of ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network and the host of The Promise, a truly phenomenal podcast about inequality and the people taking it on. Ken is a veteran of the Chicago Tribune and the Seattle Times, where he won his first of two Pulitzer prizes. He’s also an author whose...

Blair Imani is a speaker and writer most well-known for the power and scope of her activism. She joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about her work to uplift voices, stories, and history that have been systemically under-represented or intentionally blocked. They dive into how to consider your sphere of influence, acknowledging people’s humanity, how to write the things that scare you, and so much more. Sponsors: Skillshare: Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/WIP and get a one-month...

Anna Musky-Goldwyn is a writer, social and political activist, and also happens to be the daughter of former WIP guest, actor Tony Goldwyn. Anna joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about growing up in the entertainment industry, what inspired her to get involved in politics, and her mission with Political Playlist. Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure! Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/WIP Executive Producers: Sophia Bush &...

Jamie Varon is a writer, designer, and influencer whose specialty is defining the line between happiness and ambition--and making the best of both. Jamie joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about the toxicity of hustle culture, the danger of dimming our own light, her journey as a writer, and her upcoming book Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World. Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure! Grammarly: Get 20%...

Carrie Brownstein is a name you probably recognize most from the Emmy- and Peabody-award winning sketch series Portlandia, but she was also a hard rocking riot grrl as a band member of Sleater-Kinney and is a critically acclaimed memoir writer. Carrie joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about having that "fight" in you to survive, the lens through which she views the world, and the genre-bending film she wrote and stars in, THE NOWHERE INN. Sponsors: Noom: Sign up for your trial at...

Lisa Donovan is a multi-hyphenated creator who developed The Pattern, one of the most popular apps that only continues to catch the interest of people globally. She joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about being one of the pioneers of YouTube, what it feels like to be seen and understood, and the impact The Pattern is making on people’s lives and how they understand themselves. Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure! BetterHelp: Get 10%...

Debbie Millman is a world-class graphic designer and one of the most creative people in business. Debbie joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about how everybody wants to make a difference in some way, the impact of design on our world, and her new book Why Design Matters, on-sale in early 2022! Sponsors: Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/WIP to find your new favorites today! Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica...

Today’s guest is bona fide award-winning scientist and one of Popular Science magazine’s “Brilliant 10,” Dr. Laurie Santos. Dr. Laurie Santos joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about how our memory doesn’t remember our resilience, making behavioral changes so that they’ll stick, the course she created and taught at Yale, her podcast The Happiness Lab, and so much more! Sponsors: Coors Pure: Go to CoorsPure.com/WIP to see where you can find Coors Pure! Grammarly: Get 20% off...

Donovan Taylor Hall has been called a ‘world changer,’ a ‘teacher of teaching,’ and even a ‘modern day Mister Rogers.’ He joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about the three skills practice that Donovan teaches his students, the impact our self talk has on us, comparing ourselves to others, and so much more! Sponsors: Noom: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/WIP Rothy’s: Head to Rothys.com/WIP to find your new favorites today Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin...